Prep Chef Jobs in Edmonds, WA

A Prep Chef, also known as a preparation cook, is an integral part of the culinary industry responsible for preparing ingredients for the main cooks or chefs in a kitchen. Their tasks include washing, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and other food items, as well as cooking and preparing simple dishes. They also play a critical role in maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen, storing food appropriately, and ensuring the availability of fresh ingredients. Prep Chefs often work under the supervision of a head chef or cooks, thus they need to have a keen eye for detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

To qualify as a Prep Chef, a certificate or an associate's degree in culinary arts or a related field is usually required. However, critical skills such as culinary expertise, knife skills, understanding of food safety standards, and a strong familiarity with various cooking techniques are essential. In addition, they should also have good physical stamina to manage long hours of standing and handling kitchen equipment. Prior to progressing to the position of a Prep Chef, a person may start their culinary journey in roles such as a dishwasher, line cook or a kitchen assistant.

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Prep Cook / Baker Dim Sum Buns (Full-Time / Can Train)

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Responsibilities: - Create and bake fresh Chinese-style baked buns (BBQ pork buns, custard buns, green onion buns, hot dog buns, coconut buns) - Monitor baked goods inventory and ensure everything...

Line Cook and Prep Cook

  • Mukilteo, WA (8 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mukilteo, WA (8 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Line Cook and Prep Cook John's Grill Mukilteo johnsgrillmukilteo/?...

Food Preparation Worker

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 2 days ago

Food Preparation Worker Ivars, Inc....

Meat/Meat Cutter

  • Burien, WA (21 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burien, WA (21 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 3 days ago

Desired Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. Past work record reflects dependability and integrity....

Meat Cutter

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 4 days ago

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to...

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Seatac, WA (24 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (24 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 5 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

Prep Cook (Full Time)

  • Seatac, WA (24 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seatac, WA (24 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations....

Looking For Prep Cook

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a nice work/life balance? Come join our team! We are a boutique brunch restaurant located in SODO. We specialize in a creative breakfast/brunch. Currently, we are looking for some...

Kitchen Helper

  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA (13 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Compensation Range: Starting Pay Rate: $16.66 - 19.74/hourly, DOE Overview: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dishwasher, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness...

Journeyman Meat Cutter

  • Redmond, WA (14 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (14 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 7 days ago

Overview Meat Cutters cut, prepare and handle all meat and seafood products in accordance with PCC standards. They provide excellent, professional customer service. Job Locations US-WA-Redmond...

Team Member - Meat Cutter

  • Woodinville, WA (11 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Woodinville, WA (11 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds....

Butcher - Full Time

  • Sammamish, WA (19 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sammamish, WA (19 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 8 days ago

Successfully completed WFM Butcher Apprentice Program, or an equivalent training program.* * UK Exceptions may apply Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Must be able to lift 50 pounds....

Food Prep Helper

  • Kirkland, WA (12 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA (12 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 8 days ago

and/or cold foods using a variety of kitchen utensils/equipment Clean and sanitize work stations and production equipment May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads...

01090100-333-12698-Meat Cutter-SMKT01-NP

  • Redmond, WA (14 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Redmond, WA (14 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 9 days ago

see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out...

Kitchen Prep - NEW OPENING

  • Bellevue, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (15 miles from Edmonds, WA)
  • 10 days ago

enthusiasm Beanized and clean throughout the shift Prepare delicious---gourmet food Exhibit teamwork and effectivemunication Cross train and work in multiple kitchen stations, prep, dish, garnish, grill...

Demographic Data for Edmonds, WA

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Salary for Prep Chef Jobs in Edmonds, WA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Prep Chefs in Edmonds, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.2%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.6%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Some College
3.1%
Master's Degree
2.3%
Some High School
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Prep Chefs in Edmonds, WA
Less than 1 year
40.5%
2-4 years
26.0%
1-2 years
22.8%
None
9.8%
8-10 years
0.9%


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